2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2011 BMW 335. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335. 2011 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 2003 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2003 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 612 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 532 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 61 L |
